A side-by-side comparison of the optimal maximal speed running gait of the Au. afarensis model with modern human-like tricep surae muscle architecture. Credit: Bates, Karl T. et al., 2025 Lucy is one ...

Bored of staring at the wall while running indoors? Virtual fitness tech now lets you explore global trails, join interactive races, and even train with AI-guided workouts—right from your treadmill.

Virtuix’s Omni whatchamacallit looks a little like a Star Trek transporter pad with a handrail. The rail sits up close, circling your abdomen like a belt, keeping you centered and upright as you move.

The dreadmill. The hamster wheel. The clothes hanger. Treadmills often get a bad rap, and many runners consider them an inferior way to train, but hear us out! Using a treadmill to practice run/walk ...

Ask a group of runners whether they’d rather run on a treadmill or outside, and you’ll probably get some very strong opinions. Some can’t stand the boredom of indoor miles, while others love the ...